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The MAPS School Board Spotlight is Kelli Woefel. Kelli came to ABE 5 years ago after serving as a secretary at Dakota Meadows Middle School for 19 years. She’s been with our school district for 24 years, all of them as a secretary for MAPS.

For the past 5 years, Kelli has been the backbone of our ABE Office. She arrived at the office at 7:30 every morning, like clockwork. She was the one who kept us all grounded. For many, she was the first face of ABE. She connected the dots, and she kept everything running smoothly in the midst of all of the crazy schedules and multiple sites.

Congratulations Kelli!! #MAPSready

For more information about this news release contact Melanie Helling, Communications Coordinator at 507-387-1868 or mhelli1@isd77.org.

MANKATO - Mankato Area Public Schools is pleased to announce that Scott Kaminski has been selected as the new Director of Facilities and Safety. Scott was chosen from a talented candidate pool in a competitive process that included input and participation from MAPS employees.

Scott is currently the Facilities Operations Manager for Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS). Previously, he served as the Buildings and Grounds Director at JWP Schools. 

Mr. Kaminiski will begin his new duties in MAPS on June 1st.

For more information contact staff at 507-387-1868.

For more information about this news release contact Melanie Helling, Communications Coordinator at 507-387-1868 or mhelli1@isd77.org.

MANKATO, Minnesota - Mankato Area Public Schools proudly announces "Kindergarten Connection," an event designed to welcome families into the MAPS kindergarten experience.

Kindergarten Connection invites families to visit our schools, meet with staff, and learn about our curriculum, facilities, and community engagement initiatives. 

“Choosing the right kindergarten is a significant decision for families. Kindergarten Connection offers a warm and informative environment where families can see the value of having their kids in a future-focused school, " said Dr. Paul Peterson, Superintendent of Mankato Area Public Schools.

"We are committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Kindergarten Connection reflects our dedication to forging strong partnerships with families and empowering them to make informed decisions about their child's education," added Kristi Schuck, Vice Chair School Board Member.

Kindergarten Connection dates and times are available here. No registration is needed to attend. 

For more information about enrolling your child into MAPS kindergarten, please visit the MAPS enroll page or contact your neighborhood school.

Mankato Area Public Schools is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for every student, every day. With a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, MAPS empowers every student to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners and leaders.

For more information contact staff at 507-387-1868.

In preparation for MAPS Employee Appreciation Week May 6-10th, we invite you to thank our MAPS employees! 

These individuals have made an incredible impact on our students' lives and continue to show up every day with devotion, determination, and dedication. Their commitment to inspiring creativity, empowering resiliency, and engaging our community is an integral part of our school system. Anyone that works in MAPS can be recognized!

If you would like to participate in showing your appreciation, please fill out this form and include a picture if you wish! https://forms.gle/4sH65yU6y1rkD7K26 All submissions will be posted on social media in May!

For more information about this news release contact Melanie Helling, Communications Coordinator at 507-387-1868 or mhelli1@isd77.org.

MANKATO - Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) is inviting feedback from the community on revisions to the school district’s strategic roadmap.  When approved by the School Board on May 6, the roadmap will guide the system’s future-focused education initiatives.

As part of the changes, the School Board is recommending the mission statement be changed to “Excellence, Equity, Empowerment.  Every student, every day” and that Courage, Integrity, Student-Centered, Inclusive Practices and Innovation be adopted as new core values of the PreK-12 system.  MAPS serves over 8,000 students across 19 schools and programs.  

Feedback will be collected through the MAPS website or this link until April 26th, 2024.

For more information contact staff at 507-387-1868.